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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1972
Page
2
A Thought For Today cites The Chicago Times motto stating it is the paper's duty to print the news and raise Hell, reflecting a spirited journalism stance from 1861.
University researchers Dr E L Quarantelli and Russell R Dynes dispute the panic myth in disasters. After studying nearly 100 U S events since 1963 they find few victims panic or loot and note high post disaster morale. They cite impersonal rescue views and outsiders credit concerns.
Nixon seeks to expand executive power as Congress reconvenes. He bypasses the legislative process with plans for a swift reorganization and limited reliance on Congress, while Democrats debate reclaiming initiative but face a difficult path to counter his momentum.
The passage argues affluence dulls work motivation and speeds erosion of production pace. It notes workers retire early or skip Fridays, services become erratic, and manufacturers push toward maintenance free products. Consumers' irritation drives demand for more government business regulation.
A retrospective on Nixon’s 1972 decision to replace troops with 10 000 civilian advisers in Vietnam and the ensuing militarized civilian effort. The piece traces missteps from arming Saigon and Hanoi to escalating costs, mass protests, and Nixon’s controversial rhetoric about “winning the peace.”
Washington reports that despite decades of talk, reforms have largely left power structures intact. The piece notes history on secret ballots, electronic voting, and calls to abolish seniority. it recounts proposals by Rep. Thomas O’Neill and past Cannon-era reforms.
Berry outlines how the closed rule limits amendments on tax and related bills in the Senate while the House faces pressure to end the practice. The 1929 tariff debate and the Smoot Hawley act are cited as historical consequences of rigid rules.
The writer recalls 40 to 30 years ago studying history and notes how events from 1898 to 1944 now seem distant. He mentions Chase Calendar of Annual Events lists in 25 50 and 75 year retrospectives and popular songs from 1898 1923 and 1948.
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Herbert Derenburg asserts that the public would be outraged if aware of hospital practices and rising gouging fees. He warns voters and residents about price gouging and calls for scrutiny of hospital billing.
The 82 year old Harland Sanders, creator of Kentucky Fried Chicken, travels with aide Bob Montgomery promoting the brand while critiquing gravy. He recalls a Hollywood reception, laments missing limburger cheese, and dismisses rivals as shysters. He remains the public face and earns 75 thousand dollars yearly.
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